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Student Employment

Students
attending GCCS may work while they attend school, provided they obtain a valid
employment certificate and do not work in excess of the number of hours
prescribed by law.

Students
14- and 15-years of age may not work:

more than three hours on any school day;

more than eight hours on any day when school is not
in session;

more than 18 hours per week, or no more than six
days per week;

after 7:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m.

Students 16- and 17 years of age may not work:

more than four hours on any day preceding a school
day other than on a Sunday or a holiday;

more than eight hours on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday
or holiday;

more than 28 hours per week

more than six days a week and before 6:00 a.m.

The building principal may issue an employment
certificate. Students must apply for an
employment certificate on a form prescribed by the commissioner of
education. Along with the application,
they must submit proof of age; written consent from their parent or guardian;
and certification of physical fitness.

The school official who issued a student's
employment certificate can revoke it for good cause, and if the student fails
four or more courses in one semester.